Burnley vs Manchester City: Premier League Match Preview
Burnley host Manchester City at Turf Moor on 22 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34. Burnley arrive in deep relegation trouble, sitting 19th with 20 points and a goal difference of -33, while Manchester City are 2nd on 67 points, firmly in the title and Champions League picture.
Burnley Availability
Burnley face a stretched squad.
- J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- H. Mejbri (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Roberts (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- Z. Amdouni (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
All of these absences are injury-related, with no suspensions listed. Burnley will lean heavily on attacking standout Z. Flemming, who has 9 league goals and is their leading scorer in the competition.
Manchester City Availability
Manchester City have fewer concerns but still notable issues.
- R. Dias (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- Rodri (Injury) is doubtful.
Again, all problems are injury-related, with no suspensions indicated.
Impact Summary
Burnley’s missing midfield and defensive options reduce their stability in a match where they already concede heavily (67 goals against in 33 games). However, their primary attacking threat Z. Flemming, with 9 goals, is available.
For Manchester City, the loss of R. Dias weakens defensive leadership, while a doubtful Rodri could impact control in midfield. Crucially, elite attacking output remains intact: E. Haaland is available with 23 goals and 7 assists, and creator R. Cherki adds 10 assists and 4 goals, preserving City’s formidable attacking edge.
